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Marlene

Mixed Breed Β· Female Β· Young Β· 2 years

Marlene is a female cat, approximately 2.5 years old, initially a bit shy. She gets along well with her fellow cats.

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Katzendame Marlene ist ca. 2,5 Jahre alt, Anfangs ein wenig schΓΌchtern. Sie ist gut vertrΓ€glich mit ihren Artgenossen.

Size
β€”
Age
Young Β· 2 years
Location
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺChemnitz
Shelter
Tierheim Chemnitz
Cared for by Tierheim ChemnitzΒ Β· ChemnitzLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Marlene home

What you'll need for Marlene in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Marlene

What life with Marlene looks like

Marlene is a young adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Chemnitz in Chemnitz.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction β€” every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺAdopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Chemnitz, Germany β€” browse more cats in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marlene, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Marlene?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Chemnitz handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Marlene on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Marlene if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” Tierheim Chemnitz will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Marlene already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Marlene isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Chemnitz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Marlene and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect β€” names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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